A classic American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83, famous for its bare metal livery, sits at the gate reflecting the legacy of the Super 80 era.
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Spotter's notes
This sighting is notable due to the extreme rarity of the MD-83 in American Airlines livery since their retirement from mainline service in 2019. Likely a retro/heritage or event-related appearance.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
MD83
Model
MD-83
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Airline
American Airlines
Airline Code
AAL / AA
Livery
American Airlines (old bare metal/heritage livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219
Thrust
2 x 93.4 kN (21,000 lbf)
Wingspan
32.82 m
Length
45.06 m
Height
9.02 m
MTOW
72,575 kg
Range
4,630 km
Capacity
155 passengers
Cruise Speed
811 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 (Stage 3)
Camera
Device
iPhone